Union County, Iowa

Total Population: 12,038

County Seat: Creston

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Median Home Value

$117,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$56,813

Across all households

Median Age

40.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

24.1%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)92.6%
Hispanic or Latino3.5%
Two or More Races3.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

23.7%

65 Years and Over

20.5%

Male

48.7%

Female

51.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.2%

No Health Insurance

7.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

24.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$56,813

Mean Household Income

$73,974

Per Capita Income

$31,843

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

77.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

17.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$117,800

Median Rent

$683/mo

Total Housing Units

5,790

Owner-Occupied

72.1%

Renter-Occupied

27.9%

Vacancy Rate

12.7%

Married Couple Households

45.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

29.0%

Average Household Size

2.32

Broadband Internet Access

84.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

3.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19175.